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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,951.62, 1,199,991.28 and 267,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,951.62, 1,199,991.28 and 267,475.44 is: 401,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,951.62 : 1,199,991.28 = 267,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,951.62/1,199,991.28 = 267,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,951.62x = 1,199,991.28 × 267,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,951.62x = 320,968,195,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,968,195,614.16/799,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,234.51

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